The shear strength of a soil Options: A . &nbspincreases with an increase in the normal stress B . &nbspis proportional to the cohesion of the soil C . &nbspis generally known as the strength of the soil D . &nbspis proportional to the tangent of the angle of internal friction E . &nbspall the above.

The shear strength of

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The shear strength of a soil

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A . increases with an increase in the normal stress

B . is proportional to the cohesion of the soil

C . is generally known as the strength of the soil

D . is proportional to the tangent of the angle of internal friction

E . all the above.

Answer: Option E

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